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“It’s about winning,” Stoudemire said. “You win, you’re going to get on national TV. Simple. In Phoenix, we won — Western Conference finals three, four years, playoffs every year. We won. If you don’t win, nobody really wants to see you.”

Yeah there was a point there in the 2nd where it was one team full steam then other coming right back. Unfortunate on the 2nd goal but the boys are playing well. Best game to watch all year so far. Can't wait for the 3rd.

Yeah there was a point there in the 2nd where it was one team full steam then other coming right back. Unfortunate on the 2nd goal but the boys are playing well. Best game to watch all year so far. Can't wait for the 3rd.

Tough game to lose but definitely entertaining.

Marner was excellent tonight. He was all over the puck and made Hedman look silly on one his rushes.

“It’s about winning,” Stoudemire said. “You win, you’re going to get on national TV. Simple. In Phoenix, we won — Western Conference finals three, four years, playoffs every year. We won. If you don’t win, nobody really wants to see you.”

I thought the Leafs played well but the Johnny Bower tribute was the most memorable moment of the night. Truly well done.

This team needs to shoot more. I'm not talking about getting out-shot, i'm talking about having a chance at the net and the team trying a cutesy pass that would need a miracle to get through. Hyman had a chance to pass to Matthews but the Tampa Bay Dman was cheating over to Matthews, so Hyman shot it. I'm ok with that. It seemed like the Leafs were trying to force passes through all night. Marner, while he was electric in the 2nd/3rd, tried to force passes and was allergic to shooting. We need Matthews, Marner and Nylander shooting.

And Marleau was by far the worst at this. His passing has been terrible for the last 5 games or so.

I agree. They definitely need to shoot it more when they have a chance. Marner never shoots it, even on a breakaway lol.

I'd like to see Matthews be more aggressive with the puck. He has a tendency to pass the puck quickly rather than drive the play.

“It’s about winning,” Stoudemire said. “You win, you’re going to get on national TV. Simple. In Phoenix, we won — Western Conference finals three, four years, playoffs every year. We won. If you don’t win, nobody really wants to see you.”

I agree. They definitely need to shoot it more when they have a chance. Marner never shoots it, even on a breakaway lol.

I'd like to see Matthews be more aggressive with the puck. He has a tendency to pass the puck quickly rather than drive the play.

I think i've been seeing the same thing, especially on the rush. He seems to really want someone else to carry the puck up the ice and hit him with a sweet feed. I haven't been looking too closely at it but i don't remember the last time he set someone up on the rush. I remember in the Ranger game he went beast mode on the cycle to set up Will Nye but i don't recall any rush plays

I think i've been seeing the same thing, especially on the rush. He seems to really want someone else to carry the puck up the ice and hit him with a sweet feed. I haven't been looking too closely at it but i don't remember the last time he set someone up on the rush. I remember in the Ranger game he went beast mode on the cycle to set up Will Nye but i don't recall any rush plays

He's been doing that all season. When he has the puck on the cycle, he will try to drive the play but on the rush, he wants to pass it as soon as possible. It's like he's not comfortable or scared of turning it over.

“It’s about winning,” Stoudemire said. “You win, you’re going to get on national TV. Simple. In Phoenix, we won — Western Conference finals three, four years, playoffs every year. We won. If you don’t win, nobody really wants to see you.”

last night was a great example of where this team is. A good team that will finish in 6th place for the P.O's, but probably 8th or 9th in actual points. As-is, they'll be out in the 1st and Babs will be in the hot seat...you can bookmark this post and we'll re-read it in May.

last night was a great example of where this team is. A good team that will finish in 6th place for the P.O's, but probably 8th or 9th in actual points. As-is, they'll be out in the 1st and Babs will be in the hot seat...you can bookmark this post and we'll re-read it in May.

The Leafs are fine and actually played really well against TB. I'm not seeing anything that would suggest this team will fall off. You need to temper your expectations. They are still one the youngest teams in the NHL and their best players are sophomores. I'm seriously baffled by your post. You think Mike will be on the hot seat? Are we already forgetting where this team was two years ago?

Even if they lose in the first round, nothing changes. The team is still developing and learning how to play consistent. That comes with experience.

It's amazing how some fans can lose sight of the bigger picture as soon as they see some success.

“It’s about winning,” Stoudemire said. “You win, you’re going to get on national TV. Simple. In Phoenix, we won — Western Conference finals three, four years, playoffs every year. We won. If you don’t win, nobody really wants to see you.”